Jeff Heathcock, baseball player, 1983-1988

Jeff Heathcock

Born: 11/18/1959 in Covina, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1983-09-03 | Final Game: 1988-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Ronald Jeffrey Heathcock

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Biography

Jeff Heathcock was a professional baseball pitcher who had a career spanning from 1983 to 1988. Born in 1959, he made a notable impact on the mound during his time in Major League Baseball. Heathcock finished his career with a record of 9-9 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.76, showcasing his ability to effectively manage opposing hitters. Over the course of his career, he recorded 64 strikeouts and notched 3 saves, demonstrating his versatility as both a starter and a relief pitcher. Playing during an era characterized by a transition in pitching styles and strategies, Heathcock was known for his competitive spirit and ability to adapt to the evolving game. His contributions to his teams were marked by moments of resilience and skill, reflecting the broader changes in baseball during the mid-1980s. Though his career lasted only a few seasons, Heathcock remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the many players who dedicated themselves to the sport during a dynamic period in its evolution.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
9 9 56 13 1 0 3 158.0 146 66 16 42 64 3.76 0

Career ERA 3.76 vs. league average 3.95 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1983 HOU NL 2 1 6 3 0 0 1 28.0 19 10 4 12 3.21 3.87 (+17%) 686.1
1985 HOU NL 3 1 14 7 1 0 1 56.3 50 21 13 25 3.36 3.89 (+14%) -1034.0
1987 HOU NL 4 2 19 2 0 0 1 42.7 44 15 9 15 3.16 4.29 (+26%) 219.2
1988 HOU NL 0 5 17 1 0 0 0 31.0 33 20 16 12 5.81 3.73 (-56%) -581.1

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
56 35 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 4 20 0.029 0.128 0.029 0.157 0.0

Career AVG .029 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 89.0% below league average.

Career OBP .128 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 60.5% below league average.

Career SLG .029 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 92.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.157 vs. league average 0.718 across their career seasons — 78.2% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1983 HOU NL 6 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1985 HOU NL 14 16 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 4 11 0.062 — — — — 0.0
1987 HOU NL 19 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1988 HOU NL 17 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 56 13 13 27 2 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1983 HOU P 6 3 3 4 0 1
1985 HOU P 14 7 4 9 0 1
1987 HOU P 19 2 3 7 1 0
1988 HOU P 17 1 3 7 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 56

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1988 HOU NL $72,000
1987 HOU NL $67,500
Total Career Earnings $139,500

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Golden West College Huntington Beach CA 1978, 1979
Oral Roberts University Tulsa OK 1980